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When Linda Parkowski, Director of Tourism, State of Delaware, was asked to speak at the Fifty-fourth Annual Convention for the Delaware Retired School Personnel Association (DRSPA), Linda welcomed the opportunity to bring to light all of the wonderful things to do in Delaware. more

The Beast of the East, the nation's premier high school wrestling tournament, will be held December 18 & 19, 2010, at the University of Delaware's Bob Carpenter Center. This two-day annual event is expected to generate an overall economic impact of over $1 million including overnight accommodations, food, transportation, shopping, and miscellaneous expenses. more

The Delaware Sports Commission (DSC) and the Hockessin Police Athletic League Center (PAL) will host the North American Table Tennis (NATT) 2010 Tour Finals on October 9 and 10. This open singles event is one of a series of annual events held in select cities across the nation. Participants register to compete for a cash prize, and the event is open to the public. more

Ned Blair is the newest addition to the State's dynamic Tourism Sales and Marketing Team assembled ten months ago by Linda Parkowski, Director of Tourism, State of Delaware. With the recent out-of-state relocation of Susan Graham, Ned became the new sales development leader for the meetings and conventions targeted market segment. more

On May 12th, the Delaware Tourism Office and Cabinet Secretary Alan Levin commemorated National Travel and Tourism Week by unveiling the Delaware Wine and Ale Trail. A Delaware Wine and Ale Trail Coalition was initiated by the Delaware Tourism Office to capitalize on the growing craft brew and wine industries and to collectively promote Delaware's notable craft brew and wine venues. more

Travel and tourism is one of the most significant and reliable industries in America. A 1.7 trillion dollar business, more than 10 million people nationwide are directly or indirectly reliant on travel for employment. The U.S. Travel Association reports that direct spending by domestic and international travelers generated 704 billion dollars in the U.S. economy in 2009. more

The Art of Living TV Show with Marilu Henner will feature Delaware as one of the most amazing destinations to explore in the United States. The segment entitled, "Delaware - The Hidden Travel Gem," will air on the Travel Channel on Friday, March 19, at 6:30 a.m. ET. more

The Delaware Sports Commission (DSC) and the University of Delaware (UD) have been awarded the bid to host the 2011 American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) Men's Division 1 National Championships. The five-day ice hockey tournament to be held from March 5-9, 2011, is expected to generate an economic impact of over 650,000 dollars including overnight accommodations, food, transportation, s... more